Most six-figure households, US cities · 2020
US cities with the most households earning $100,000 or more, as of the 2020 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of households, not the share. New York, New York leads at 1,469,269. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest six-figure households?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 1,469,269 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by six-figure households?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Houston, Texas, San Diego, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is six-figure households measured?
Number of households with income of $100,000 or more (ACS B19001). The raw-count companion to the $100K+ share. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.